Gérard Blain Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
French, b. 1938
Gérard Blain, a passionate and talented artist, was born in 1938. He is an artist with an atypical career. Coming from a modest family, having stopped very early in his studies, he became a waiter, a job he would do for many years before opening his restaurant with his wife. In parallel, he writes, draws and paints and even tries to sculpt. This self-taught artist learned by mimicry, reproducing the great masters but also his cat in motion. His style has evolved over time and especially since the death of his wife. Before, Blain painted what he saw — now he paints what he feels. This overflowing creativity has become a necessary means of expression. After a darker phase in his work, Blain now focuses on humorous drawings, not unlike an artist whom he particularly admires, Sempé.
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Artist: Gérard Blain
The Circus - 1987
By Gérard Blain
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
We are very happy to present the wonderful work of Gérard Blain, a passionate and talented artist.
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First Figures - 2013
By Gérard Blain
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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2010s Gérard Blain Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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The louvre, The statue
By Gérard Blain
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
We are very happy to present the wonderful work of Gérard Blain, a passionate and talented artist.
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Coming from a modest family, h...
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full moon - 2014
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Without Break
By Gérard Blain
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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Builders and crazy ideas of joy
By Gérard Blain
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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The City - 1995
By Gérard Blain
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
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